Verteidiger — meaning in English

English meaning

• advocate noun A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
• back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
• defender noun A person who protects someone or something, or who argues in support of it.

Senses

Verteidiger is used for these senses in English:

• advocate Anyone who argues the case of another; an intercessor. [from 14th c.]
• back (sports) In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.
• defense attorney A lawyer who represents defendants in legal proceedings.

advocate — full definition

1. noun A person who publicly supports or argues in favor of a cause, policy, or another person.
2. noun A lawyer, especially one who represents a client in court.
3. verb To publicly support or argue in favor of something.

back — full definition

1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

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